The African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) meeting opens in Accra
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ACCE CONFERENCE 2009 -FINAL DRAFT PROGRAMME
ACCE CONFERENCE 2009 -FINAL DRAFT PROGRAMME
11-13 August 2009
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON
FORMAL OPENING
Welcome Remarks – Dr Audrey Gadzekpo, Acting Director,
School of Communication Studies, University of Ghana (Legon)
- Prof. Nii Boi Tagoe, Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks Ms. Joyce Aryee, Executive Director, Ghana Chamber of Mines
The Founding Values and Mission of ACCE Prof Alex Quarmyne
Former UNESCO Regional Communication Adviser for Africa Founding ACCE Member
The importance of Revitalizing ACCE Prof. Cecil Blake
The Challenges of a Social Contract Perspective in Communication Education and Practice in Africa Prof Kwame Karikari, Executive Director Media Foundation for West Africa
ACCE – Offering Leadership and Transformation with a Social Contract for the 21st Century Prof Alfred Opubor, Coordinator Secretary-General West African News-media and Development Centre, WANAD
Official Opening Address His Excellency, Mr John Mahama [To be confirmed]
Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks Ms. Joyce Aryee
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHT
Plenary 1 – Communication And Democracy
Plenary 2 – Communication Theory
Plenary 3 – Professional Development, Training & Standards
Acce Business Day
- Plenary 1 – Getting Published In The Africa Media Review: Processes And Prospects
- Plenary 2 – Building The Future Of Acce
- Acce Organizational Matters – Elections Or Formation Of Interim Co-Ordinating Committee
(1) Communication, Language & Culture – Panel A
(2) Communication, Language & Culture – Panel B
(3) Communication & Gender
(4) Communication & Democracy
(5) Communication & Globalization
(6) Communication & Development Challenges – Panel A (Health)
(7) Communication & Development Challenges – Panel B (Health)
(8) Communication & Development Challenges – Panel C (Mixed Development Challenges)
(9) Community Communications
(10) ICTs And New Media – Panel A
(11) ICTs And New Media – Panel B
(12) Classroom-Workplace – A Dialogue
(13) Professional Development, Training & Standards
(14) Communication Ethics
(15) Communication And Conflict
(16) Graduate Studies Forum
Potential Workshops And Panels
(Pending Conference Participant Interest)
* Workshop on ICTs Journalism & Blogging *
* Communication, Public Service and The Market *
* Young Professionals’ Forum
To download the full programme go to
http://acceaccra2009.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/acce2009_programme_final-17-07-2009.doc
- NAFTI
- GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM,
- AFRICAN UNIVERSITY OF COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION
- GHANA TELECOM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
- INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ICT JOURNALISM(PENPLUSBYTES)
- INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
- GHANA JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
- UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
11-13 August 2009
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON
FORMAL OPENING
Welcome Remarks – Dr Audrey Gadzekpo, Acting Director,
School of Communication Studies, University of Ghana (Legon)
- Prof. Nii Boi Tagoe, Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks Ms. Joyce Aryee, Executive Director, Ghana Chamber of Mines
The Founding Values and Mission of ACCE Prof Alex Quarmyne
Former UNESCO Regional Communication Adviser for Africa Founding ACCE Member
The importance of Revitalizing ACCE Prof. Cecil Blake
The Challenges of a Social Contract Perspective in Communication Education and Practice in Africa Prof Kwame Karikari, Executive Director Media Foundation for West Africa
ACCE – Offering Leadership and Transformation with a Social Contract for the 21st Century Prof Alfred Opubor, Coordinator Secretary-General West African News-media and Development Centre, WANAD
Official Opening Address His Excellency, Mr John Mahama [To be confirmed]
Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks Ms. Joyce Aryee
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHT
Plenary 1 – Communication And Democracy
Plenary 2 – Communication Theory
Plenary 3 – Professional Development, Training & Standards
Acce Business Day
- Plenary 1 – Getting Published In The Africa Media Review: Processes And Prospects
- Plenary 2 – Building The Future Of Acce
- Acce Organizational Matters – Elections Or Formation Of Interim Co-Ordinating Committee
(1) Communication, Language & Culture – Panel A
(2) Communication, Language & Culture – Panel B
(3) Communication & Gender
(4) Communication & Democracy
(5) Communication & Globalization
(6) Communication & Development Challenges – Panel A (Health)
(7) Communication & Development Challenges – Panel B (Health)
(8) Communication & Development Challenges – Panel C (Mixed Development Challenges)
(9) Community Communications
(10) ICTs And New Media – Panel A
(11) ICTs And New Media – Panel B
(12) Classroom-Workplace – A Dialogue
(13) Professional Development, Training & Standards
(14) Communication Ethics
(15) Communication And Conflict
(16) Graduate Studies Forum
Potential Workshops And Panels
(Pending Conference Participant Interest)
* Workshop on ICTs Journalism & Blogging *
* Communication, Public Service and The Market *
* Young Professionals’ Forum
To download the full programme go to
http://acceaccra2009.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/acce2009_programme_final-17-07-2009.doc
- NAFTI
- GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM,
- AFRICAN UNIVERSITY OF COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION
- GHANA TELECOM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
- INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ICT JOURNALISM(PENPLUSBYTES)
- INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
- GHANA JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
- UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Graduate Studies Forum
Graduate Studies Forum It is proposed that at the ACCE Conference, a Graduate Studies Forum be organised along the following lines:
Objectives: - provide opportunity for information exchange about graduate training programmes in journalism and communication in African institutions - explore possible areas of coordination and collaboration - initiate documentation and reflection on next generation of high-level African professionals and scholars - propose guidelines and recommend strategies for ACCE member institutions
Participants: - representatives of institutions currently conducting or planning graduate programmes in journalism and communication (at master and doctorate levels) - representatives from professional associations, potential employers, international and donor agencies - other interested academics and professionals \
Modalities: – time slot and space will be found during the Conference - interested individuals and institutions are requested to register to participate. - suggestions for agenda and presentations are invited - copies of brochures, curricula, instructional materials etc will be exhibited/distributed - 3-hour event with designated chair and rapporteur - summary report to Conference plenary.
Please send inquiries and suggestions to:
Absalom Mutere Ag Dean,
Journalism and Communication African University College of Communication (AUCC)
P.O. Box LG 510, Legon, Accra, Ghana
e-mail : amutere@gmail.com
Mobile : 233-(0)24-0592504
